We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Kasey Chambers at the Aladdin Theater on Saturday, August 4, 2012. To win, comment on this postwhy you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, July 30.

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Kasey returns to the U.S. this summer with a brand new run of tour dates in conjunction with the worldwide release of Storybook. The fifteen song release is a collection of songs that inspired Kasey to become a musician. In her words, “this album is a collection of songs and tributes to artistswho have influenced me from when I was a small child up until now. I can honestly say that I would not be who I am today without the music from these incredible singer/songwriters and their inspiration.”

The album is the musical accompaniment to Kasey’s autobiography, A Little Bird Told Me, which was recently published by Harper Collins in Australia. On Storybook, Kasey works her magic on gutsy, soulful tunes hand-picked from the iconic songbooks of Gram Parsons, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt and more.

Kasey Chambers is one of my poetic and vocal heroes. Before i had ever heard of her i was once sent some of her lyrics in an email and i’ ve been a fan ever since. A numer of years ago I drove all the way to Boise to see her I’d love to be able to bike.

I first heard “Not Pretty Enough” nearly a decade ago and sought her album out. Of course the song made no sense because Kacey Chambers is a knockout, but it was a good song regardless. I’ve since picked up all her records and love her mix of country, folk and hard rock, all distilled through her Australian roots.

I have enjoyed Kasey Chambers music for a while and would love to see her live. I will be visiting Portland from Calgary Canada and seeing Kasey would make my trip to your amazing City even more memorable! Thanks for the chance!

It’s been ages since I’ve had the time or money to see a concert, even in a small club, and I’ve never been the Aladdin at all. Nor have I seen Kasey Chambers before. But I’d love to have the opportunity to do so. (It’s been forever since I’ve dated too — so getting these two tix would be fantastic, and I’d happily deal with the problem of who to ask if & when the time comes….)